Chamunda Devi Temple, Chamba
चामुंडा देवी मंदिर
A wooden goddess temple on the eastern hillside of Chamba, with views over the old town, Chaugan Lawn and the Ravi valley.
The Chamunda Devi Temple stands on the hillside east of Chamba town. The surviving wooden shrine was built in the mid-18th century, and its eaves, beams and ceilings are covered with fine woodcarvings, making it a representative example of Chamba's wooden temple architecture. You can climb the roughly 400 steps from town or take a vehicle partway. The temple platform is the best viewpoint over the old town, Chaugan Lawn, the Ravi River and the hills opposite, especially beautiful at sunset. Admission is free, and you must remove your shoes to enter the shrine. Do not confuse it with the Chamunda Devi temple of the same name in the Kangra region.
Opening hours
About 06:00–20:00
Nearby sights
- Chamba Town
- Lakshmi Narayan Temple Complex, Chamba
- Khajjiar
- Dainkund Peak
- Kalatop-Khajjiar Wildlife Sanctuary
- Upper Bakrota Walk
- Panchpula
- Satdhara Springs